THE BADGER
Gear Drive Rototiller
Operator's Manual
Transport Position
Operating Position
Includes Models
3100-3100GS
3200-3200GS
0M3100
Rev. 2/01
@ Copyright 2001 Ardisam. Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Printed In USA.
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TABLEOf CDNTEllfS
\..JABLE OF CONTENTS
1 OPERATION
WARRANTYAND REGISTRATION
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OPERATIONSAFETY
Owner's Responsibility
Cautions and ImportantNotes
Important Safety Instructions
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SAFETY SIGNS &DECALS
Safety Decals..
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FEATURES
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UNPACKINGANDASSEMBLy
UnpackTiller...
Installthe Depth Regulator Lever
FillOilSump
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CONTROLS
DriveSafety ControlLever
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ADJUSTMENTS
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Handlebar HeightAdjustment
BeltTension Adjustment
Depth Regulator Lever
Pre-Start Inspection
Starting and Stopping the Engine
Tilling.....
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MAINTENANCEAND STORAGE
Check BeltTension..
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Change Forward Belt
Check or FillOil Sump
Check TillerTransmission Grease
Engine Maintenance
Clean Tine Axle Shaft
Prepare for Storage
Tillerand Engine MaintenanceSchedule
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TROUBLESHOOTINGAND REPAIR
Troubleshooting
Guide
PartsListings
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Thank
WARRiANTY AID REGISTRATION
You. . .
for purchasing an Ardisam front tine rototiller. We guarantee that this front tine rototiller conforms to
applicable North American safety standards, and have worked to ensure that it will meet your exacting
standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your rototiller will provide many years of service.
Please take time to read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and service your ro~otiller
correctly. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. This manual should be
considered a permanent part of your rototiller. Congratulations on your investment in quality.
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ONE YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY
You must read, understand and comply with all safety
and operating instructions in this manual before
attempting to setup and operate this equipment.
The Ardisam, Inc., Manufacturing Company warrants this
rototiller to be free from defects in material or workmanship.
Conditions of this warranty include:
Failure to comply with all safety and operating
instructionscan resultin loss of machinecontrol,serious
personal injury to you and/or bystanders, and risk of
equipment and property damage. The triangle in the
text signifiesimportant cautions or warningswhich must
be followed.
What is covered under warranty:
For the first year from the date of purchase, Ardisam will
furnish 100% parts and labor to correct any defect caused
by faulty material or workmanship. During the second year
of ownership, Ardisam will furnish 100% of the parts to
correct any defect caused by faulty material or
workmanship. All repairs made under warranty must have
prior approval from Ardisam, Inc. Items subject to normal
wear and tear, such as belts, batteries, tines, shear bolts
and tires, due to the nature of their function are not covered
under this warranty. Any unit used in a commercial
application is covered for a period of 90 days after
purchase. The engine is covered under a separate
warranty issued by the engine manufacturer as stated in
the engine manual.
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For easy reference, please record the
information on the chart below.
This warranty applies only to products which have not been
repaired or altered outside our factory. It covers only
defects resulting from normal use, and does not cover
defects arising from misuse, alteration, negligence, or
accident. This warranty applies only to the original
purchaser, and is not transferrable.
The Rototiller Reference Data can be found on the
identification tag located on the unit's left engine mount.
(Refer to the engine manual for location of engine information and serial number.)
This warranty supersedes al/ other warranties either
expressed or implied and a/l other obligations or
liabilities on our part. Ardisam, Inc., does not assume,
and does not authorize any other person to assume for
us, any liability in connection with the sale of our
products. This guarantee is void unless the warranty
card is properly filled out and returned to Ardisam, Inc.,
Cumberland, Wisconsin, within two weeks of the
purchase date.
llp.:. :lRbTOTILLERREF~RENCEbATA'
Model DescriptionlNumber
MIN (Manufacturer's
Dealer Name
ARDISAM,INC.
AiI2IIS* lea SHanIIs * Ronmuss
TlBS-* c-
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CAUTION
Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
What is not covered under warranty:
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CAUTION
EoGss
136D 1sc Avenue; P.O. Sax 666
CumlMtrland,Wisconsin54829
(715) 822-2415 Fu (715) 822-4180
1-800.3456-007
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SIN (Serial Number)
Date Purchased
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OPERATION SAFETY
""SECTION CHECKLIST
Owner's Responsibility
Cautions and ImportantNotes
Important Safety InstrucHons
OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY
Safe and effective use of the rototiller is the owner's
responsibility.
1. Read and follow all safety instructions.
2. Maintain the tiller according to directions and schedule
included.
3. Ensure that anyone who uses the tiller is familiar with
all controls and safety precautions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please -read this section carefully. Operate the tiller
according to the safety instructions and recommendations
outlined here and inserted throughout the text. Make sure
anyone who uses the tiller has read.the instructions and
is familiar with the controls.
GENERAL
. CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW
ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
. Be familiar with all controls before operating the tiller.
Yourtiller is equipped with a safety device that enables
you to stop the tines quickly in an emergency.Learn
how the drive safety control lever works and how to
control the tiller at all times.
CAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT NOTES
. Never allow children to operate the tiller. Keep small
children away from the area being tilled. Do not allow
adults to operate the tiller without proper instruction.
Two symbols which draw attention to information of
special importance appear throughout this manual.These
comments range in importance from helpful hints to
. Do not operate the tiller under the influence of alchohol
or drugs.
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~warnings
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about risk of personal injury. Please take the
to read and understand them.
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Indicatesa situationwhichmay cause personal
Injury.Itmeans. attention! Become alert! Yoursafety
is Involved.
Provides helpful information for proper assembly,
operation, or maintenance of your rototiller.
PREPARATION
. Dress appropriately when operating the tiller.Always
wear sturdy footwear. Never wear sandals, sneakers,
or open shoes, and never Qperatethe tiller with bare
feet.Donotwear looseclothingthat might get caught
in moving parts.
. Carefully inspect the area to be tilled, and remove all
foreign objects. Do not till above underground water
lines, gas lines, electric cables, or pipes. Do not
operate the tiller in soil with large rocks and foreign
objects which can damage the equipment.
. Disengage drive safety control lever before starting the
engine.
. Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
a. Use an approved fuel container.
b. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill
fuel tank indoors.
d. Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled
fuel before restarting. .
. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine is running.
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OPERATION
. Neveroperate the tillerwithout guards, covers, and
.
hoods in place.
Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating
parts. Keep clear of tiller tines at all times.
. Tines rotate when tilleris engaged in forwa~- in
forward, tines rotate when the drive safety control
lever is pulleddown. Releasing the drive safety
control leverto neutral stops the tines.
.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing graveldrives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic.
. the wirefromthe spark plug and secure, thoroughly
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove
.
inspect the tillerforany damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating the tiller.
Ifvegetation clogs the tines, STOP THE ENGINE
AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE
before removing vegetation by hand.
. Engine muffler will be hot from operation. Do not
touch it with bare skin or a severe burn may result.
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Ifthe unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediatelyforthe cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are
dangerous.
Do not overload the machine
capacity
to tilltoo deep at too fast a rate.
by attempting
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Neverallow bystanders near the unit.
Never operate the tiller without good visibilityor light.
Take all possible precautions when leaving the
machine unattended. Disengage drivecontrol lever,
stop the engine, wait for all movingparts to stop, and
make certain guards and shields are inplace.
. When leaving the operating positionforany reason:
. shut offthe engine.
- wait for all moving parts to stop.
MAINTENANCEAND STORAGE
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Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe
working condition.
Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, and other
bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be
sure the equipment is in safe workingcondition.
To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug before performing
tiller maintenance.
Never run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are
.
Always allow muffler to cool before fillingfuel tank.
. Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside
a closed building where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing
in any building.
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Always refer to the operator's guide instructions for
important details if the tiller is to be stored for an
extended period.
SAFm SIGNS a DECAlS
SAFETY DECALS
Safetywarning decals are placed at strategic locations on the equipment as a constant reminder to the.operatorof
the mostimportantprecautions.All warning,cautionandinstructionalmessageson your equipmentshouldbe
carefullyreadandobeyed.If any of these decals are lost or damaged.replacethem at once.Theycanbe
purchased from Ardisam, Inc.
AVOID INJURY FROM ROTATING TlNESI
Keep hands, feet and clothing 8.WfJ:I.
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DO NOT S'lMT-EHGINE
UNLESS BaT
COVER IS ATTACHED. KEEP HANDS, FEET.
AM) ClOTHING /lJNAY FROM MOVING BaTS
AND PUU.EYS. FAILURETO COMPLY COULD
RESULT IN NJURY. SEE OWNER'S MANUAl.
FOR FULL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
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.lines rotate when tiller Is
engaged.
. Tlnes rotate when drIv8
control lever is pulled
Part No. LBL516C
WARNINGI Belt Cover Decal
back.
. Releasing the drive
controIlewr to neutral
stops the tines.
REFER TO OPERATOR'S MANUAL
FOR DETAILED OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
TO START:
1. Release drMI control lever to neutral position.
2. Pull transport wheels back to unfold machine.
3. Push primer.
5. Move throttle control lever to fast position.
6. Pull starter rope.
Part No. LBL516F
FREE HAND I Bumper Guard Decal
Part No. LBL3100C
TINES DANGER/OPERATION I Hood
Decal
Part No. LBL3100H
WARNINGI Pivot Mount Decal
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forward cable
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handlebar height
adjustment knob
belt guard
3-way adjustable tine widths
The advantage of THE BADGER gear drive rototiller over other front tine tillers, is the
exclusive unfolding and flexible drag bar. This gives the Ardisam Badger gear drive tiller its
stability and its versatility. For easy transport, fold the wheels under the engine. During
operation, the wheels unfold back and the drag bar folds down. The long length between the
tines and the drag bar make this the most comfortable front tine tiller on the market.
Transport Position
Operating Position
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~ECTION
CHECK1.IST
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Unpack Tiller
Install the Depth Regulator Lever
Fill Oil Sump
Your rototiller-comesfully assembled except for a few
parts. The following instructions will help you unpack your
tiller and assemble and adjust your tiller's depth regulator
lever, cable tension and handlebar height.
The right and left sides of your
rototiller are determined from the.
operating position as you face the
direction of forward travel.
UNPACK TILLER
1. Open top of carton and remove handlebar assembly.
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CAUTION
Do not try to lift the rototiller from the carton.
2. Find parts packet. Parts packet contains:
2- 5/16-18 x 1-3/4" bolts
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2- 5/16" spring lockwashers
2- hand knobs
4- clevis pins w/wire bails
2- 1/2" push nuts
1- detent pin
Narrow Tine Width
3. Cut open end of carton and remove machine:
a. Install wheels on each end of axle, tap on push nuts
with a hammer.
b. Assemble tines to unit, inside tines first. Sharp edge
of tine will be away from operator at top or face down
at front of machine.
c. Outside tines have two positions- wide 21" & narrow
16". For narrow width - assemble with short side of
tine holder pipe towards center of machine.
Wide Tine Width
d. For wide width - move left tine to right side and right
to left side. Assemble with long half of tine pipe
towards machine.
e. Slide top handle of handlebar over lower loop. Put
5/16-18 x 1-3/4" bolts thru both holes from inside
lower
handlebar
loop
out, put on 5/16" spring lockwashers and tighten with
height adjustment knobs.
1.Add and check engine oil.
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height
adjustment
knob
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INSTALL THE DEPTH REGULATOR
LEVER
1. Install the depth regulator lever through hole in bracket
from the bottom up with curve to rear of unit and
secure with detent pin.
depth
regulator
lever
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UNPACKING AI\1& ASSIMBLY
FILLING OIL SUMP
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY
WITHOUT OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL
BEFORE STARTING EN"GINE.
1. Add oil according to engine manual. Do not overfill.
Use a clean, high quality SAE30W detergent oil.
Container must be marked A.P.I. Service SF - SJ. Use
no special additives with recommended oils. Do not
mix oil with gasoline.
2. Always check oil level before starting engine. Refer to
engine manual for capacity.
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Drive Safety Control Lever
DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVER
Engage tines into forward, releasing returns machine to
neutraL
.
Pulling down on drive safety control lever engages the
tines. Releasing,thedrive safety control lever disengages
the tines to a neutral position.
drive safety control
lever disengaged
This information is provided here only to introduce the
control. DO NOT STARTTHE ENGINE ATTHIS TIME.
Starting and operating instructions are given on page
11.Please read this section and all operptingand safety
instructions before starting your tiller.
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CAUTION
ENGINE SHOULD BE OFF BEFORE ADJUSTING
ANY CONTROLS!
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CAUTION
As a safety precaution, the drive safety control lever
will not lock in the forward position.
.:. Tostop the tines at any time, releasethe drivesafety
control lever.
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CAUTION
Extreme caution should be' used when operating
rototiller in the forward direction.
ADJUSIMEITS
SECTION CHECKLIST
DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER
Handlebar Height Adjustment
Tilling depth is controlled by the height of the depth
regulator lever.
Belt Tension Adjustment
To adjust tilling depth.
Depth Regulator Lever
1. Remove detent pin.
HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
2. R~ise the depth regulator lever to position tines at
chosen tilling depth.
Adjust handlebar height.
3. Align hole in depth regulator lever with hole in depth
regulator bracket and replace detent pin.
There are two handlebar adjustments. The ideal height of
the handlebarvaries with operator height and the depth of
tilling. Toadjust handlebar height:
1. Unscrew knobs and remove bolts.
depth
regulator
lever
2. Slide handlebar up or down to raise or lower.
3. Reinsert bolts through height adjustment holes and put
washer on end of bolt.
4. Tighten with height adjustment knob.
height
adjustment .,.....knob
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CAUTION
Do not adjust tilling depth unless drive safety control
lever is released to the neutral position.
BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT
Proper belt tension is critical to good performance. After
1/2 hour of operation, all cables may have to be adjusted
due to initial stretch. Thereafter, check tension after every
2 hours of operation.
To increase belt tension:
1. Loosen upper jam nut. Turn nut up cable in 1/8"
increments.
2. Tighten lower jam nut.
3. Check adjustment.
This procedure can be repeated until conduit adjustment
bolts have no more adjustment left. If no more adjustment
can be made, belt may have to be replaced.
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Pre-Start Inspection
CAUTION
Always keep hands and feet clear of rotating machine
parts.
Starting and Stopping the Engine
Tilling
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CAUTION
Temperatureof muffler and near by areas mayexceed
1500 F.Avoid these areas.
Please do not"startyour tiller until you have read the
Manual that came with your engine, and the sections in
this rnanuaTtitJEKiControls, Adjustments and Safety. If
you have read these, follow the steps below to start
your tiller. Always perform this pre-start checklist before
starting the engine.
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CAUTION
To stop the engine at any time, move throttle control
to the off position. To stop tines at any time, release
drive safety control lever to the neutral position.
PRE-STARr INSPEcrlON
Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts
and bolts are secure.
TILLING
2. Check oil level in engine crankcase. See your engine
manual for procedure and specifications.
1. Adjust the depth regulator lever to desired tilling depth.
NOTE: Raise depth regulator lever up one hole at a
time, testing tiller operation after each raise. Raising
depth regulator lever too high can result in loss of
control of tiller I
3. Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness. See your engine
manual for procedure.
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4. Check the fuel supply.Fill the fuel tank no closer than
1/2 inch from top of tank to provide space for
expansion. See yourengine manual for fuel
recommendations.
5. Be sure spark plug
tightened securely.
CAUTION
Do not move choke control to CHOKE to stop engine.
Backfire or engine damage may occur.
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with
care. Never fill the tank when the engine is hot or running.
Always move outdoors to fill the tank.
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CAUTION
2. Movethe throttle control to fast.
3. Place the tiller in forward by pushing down on the
drive controllever--this will engage the tines.
wire is attached and spark plug is
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6. Check depth regulator lever position.
CAUTION
To stop the tines at any time, release drive safety controllever to the neutral position.
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY
WITHOUT OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE Oil
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
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CAUTION
Always release drive safety control lever to the neutral
position before adjusting the depth regulator lever.
:lSTARTING AND STOPPING THE
ENGINE
NOTE: Refer to engine manual for proper operating
instructions.
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MAINTENANCE
-SEcnON CHECKLIST
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Check Belt Tension
Change Forward Belt
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Check Tiller Transmission Grease
Engine Maintenance
Prepare for Storage
CAUTION
To prevent accidental starting:
Check or Fill Oil Sump
Clean Tine Axle Shaft
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Engine must be turned off and cool, and spark plug
wire must be removed from spark plug before checking
and adjusting engine or equipment.
Tiller and Engine Maintenance Schedule
CHECK BELT TENSION
Belt tension may decrease over time. It must be adjusted
within the first half hour of operation, and checked after
every two hours of operation. Proper adjustment will
assure long belt life. Too much or too little belt tension will
cause premature belt failure. To check and adjust the
forward belt tension:
1"
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1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure.
3. With drive safety control lever in the neutral position,
measure length of spring when compressed.
1-1/4"
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4. Pull down on drive safety control lever and measure
length of spring when stretched out. Ideal length would
be 1/4" longer.
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CAUTION
Check belt tension regularly. Too much or too little
tension will cause premature belt failure.
MAIN'INMCE AU STIIIAOI
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BELT
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure.
3. Remove belt guard.
* remove the belt from the engine pulley:
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remove belt
fromfront
gently pull the engine recoil rope to rotate the
pulley.
- with the pulley turning, force the belt out of the
V-groove.
- slide the belt free of the engine pulley.
- pull the belt down and out of the way.
- push the bolt forward and out front of machine.
* install new belt:
- place belt in transmission pulley groove.
- gently pull the engine recoil rope to rotate the
pulley while forcing the belt into the V-groove.
4. Replace belt guard.
BELT REPLACEMENT PART #:
5. Attach spark plug wire.
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CHECK OR 'FILL OIL SUMP
1. Add 0;1accordinglo engine manual. Do not overfill.
Use a clean, high quality SAE30W detergent oil.
Container must be marked A.P.I. Service SF - SJ. Use
no special additives with recommended oils. Do not
mix oil with gasoline.
2. Always check oilleveJ before starting engine. Refer to
engine manual for capacity.
,IRJIIAGE
CHECK TILLER TRA'NSMIS5101V
GR.EASE
TILLER TRANSMISSION IS SHIPPED FROM
FACTORY WITH THE PROPER AMOUNT OF
00 LIQUID GREASE.
To add grease, remove both high and lowgrease ports.
Injectgrease in bottom untilyou see some at top hole,
transmission is now full.
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE
STARTING ENGINE.
grease out,
high grease
port
grease in,
low grease
port
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CAUTION
Do not operate tiller before reading the engine manual
provided in the parts pa~et.
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CAUTION
Temperatureof muffler and near by areas may exceed
1500 F.Avoidthese areas.
Engine can overheat and become damaged if debris
blocks the cooling system or rotating screen.
Never run engine without complete air cleaner
installed on engine.
.ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet
for informationon engine maintenance.Yourengine
manual provides detailed information and a maintenance
schedule for performing the following tasks:
1. Check oiltevel every 5 hours of operation, or before
each use.
2. Change oil after first 5 hours of operation. Change oil
while engine is warm. Refill with new oil of
recomMendedgrade.
4. Check spark plug yearly or every 100 hours of
operation. Referto engine manual for spark plug type
and gap setting.
5. Service air cleaner.
6. Keep engine and parts clean.
7. Check engine and equipment often for loose nuts and
bolts, keep these items tightened.
CLEAN TINE AXLE SHAFT
1. TURl off
engine.
Engine
must be cool.
2. Removespark plug wire from spark plug and secure.
3. Removeall vegetation, string, wire, and other material
that may have accumulated on the axle between the
inside set of tines and the seal on the transmission
housing.
4. Replace spark plug wire.
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PREPARE FOR STORAGE
4. Whileengineis stillwarm,drainthe oilfromthe
engine. Refill with fresh oil of the r~commended grade.
Follow the steps below to prepare your tiller for storage.
Read your engine manual for detailed instructions on
preparing the engine for storage.
5. t{emove spark plug, pour ope-half ounce of clean
engine oil into cylinder. Pull starter handle slowly
several times to distribute oil. Replace spark plug.
1. Protect wheels and axles from rust:
6. Clean entire tiller.
- Coat the axles
lightly with axle grease.
7. Store your tiller in a clean, dry building.
2. Run with gas stabilizer in fuel.
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3. Drain the fuel tank. Run the engine until it stops.
CAUTION
Do not store tiller in an non-ventilated area where fuel
fumes may reachflame, sparks, pilot lightsor an ignited
object. Drain fuel outdoors away from any ignition
sources. Use only approved fuel containers.
TILLER AND ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your tiller will require maintenance including service and adjustments before and after use.To help ensure long life and
peak performancefor your tiller, follow the maintenance schedule below. Refer to your engine manual to establish a
maintenance schedule for your engine.
Maintenance Operation
Check belt tension
Check or fill engine crankcase
Check tiller transmission grease
Changeforward belt
Clean tine axle shaft
Changeengine oil -
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engine
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Before Each Use
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13
15
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50 hrs or
Every Season
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manual.
1 Adjust throttle control after first 3 hours of operation or if engine is hard to start or run-on occurs.
2 Change oil after first 5 hours, then after every 50 hours or every season. Change oil every 25 hours when
operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.
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CAUTION
Practice safety at all times. Engine must be turned off
and allowed to cool, and spark plug wire must be
disconnected and secured before attempting any
maintenance or repair.
PROBLEM
REMEDY I ACTION
Engine wilt not start
1.Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
2. ThroUle must be positioned at choke for a cold start
Engine runs rough, floods during operation
1.Clean or replace air cleaner
Engine Is hard to start
1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use gas stabilizer
at end of season
2. Make sure spark plug wire is securely attached to spark
plug
3. Drive control safety lever must be released to neutralto
start the engine
Engine misses or lacks
1. Clean or replace air cteaner
power
2. Improper carburetor adjustment. take to authorized
engine service center
3. Replace spark plug and adjust gap
4. Drain and refill gas tank and carburetor
Engine willnot stop when throttle control Is positioned at
1. See engine manual to check and adjust throttle linkage
stop
1. Drive safety control lever must be released to neutralto
start the engine
Tiller moves forward during starting
Tiller
1.Raisethe tines for shallower tilling by raising the depth
is difficultto control when tilling (machine jumps or
lurches forward)
regulator lever. see page 10
2. Lower engine speed in hard ground
Belts squeal in neutral
1.Adjust bett guide:
. turn
.
engine off and allow muffler to cool
disconnect
spark
plug wire from
spark
plug
. pull down on drive safety control lever
. manually bend belt guide so there is 1/16 inch
or less clearance between belt guide and belt
.
replace
spark
plug wire
1.Turnengine off and
Belts squeal In forward operation
allow muffler to cool
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug
3. Release drive safety control lever to neutral
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4. Adjust engage cable
5. Replace spark plug wire
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3262
3264
8655
48260
48406
53530
53606
53607
53630
67538
DESCRIPTION
LOCKW ASHER-Spring,
OTY.
5/16"
.
BOLT-HexHd, 3/8"-16 x 1", Grade 5
NUT-Hex, 3/8"-16
DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVER
TOP HANDLE, Black (Earthquake)
BOTTOM HANDLE. Black (Earthquake)
TOP HANDLE, Red (GardenStar)
BOTTOM HANDLE. Red (GardenStar)
BOLT-HexHd, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4"
CAPSCREW-Hex Hd, 1/4-20 x 2", Grade 5
KNOB-Five Star Black, 5/16-18
SPRING-Bee Hive, Forward Cable Adjust
N'UT-Nyloc,# 10
N'UT-Jam,5/16"-24
CABLE ASSEMBLY
NUT-Nyloc, 1/4"
2
4
4
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
3100/3280 Motor Mounta HoodAssembly
6.v
3103,3104
802
8655
3190,3290
2102
3149
0519
-504
1516
67538
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67538"1
3131, 323~
53596B
- L16
3184
i.. 1twF516
1408
(5)
2104
1516
/
60056
3182
1416
~1418
~~11
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60056
WF516
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rn
409
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67538
2104
3150,3250
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AY'
1714250
1960519
-1516
3157
3132,3232
1714250
1960519
PART #I DESCRIPTION
QIX.
60056
NUT-BiwayLock, 5/16-18
6
409
DETENT PIN, 5/16"
1
504
LOCKWASHER-Spring,5/16"
2
731
PULLEY-2Groove, Engine, 3/4" ill
1
802
CAPSCREW-HexHd, 5/16-24 x 3/4"
1
803
WASHER,5116"ID x 1-5/8" OD, Eng. Pulley.l
804
KEY,3/16 x I"
1
1401
CAPSCREW-HexRd, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4"
1
1407
SPRING-IdlerAnn
1
1408
PULLEY-ForwardIdler
1
LINK PIN
1
1416
1418
COITERPIN
1
BOLT-HexFlange
Hd,
1/4-20
x
3/4"
8
4~16
BOLT-HexHd, 3/8-16 x I"
4
V02
2104
NUT-Hex,3/8-16 Two-Way
5
3103
ENGINE, 5.5-hp Tecumseh (3100)
1
3104
ENGINE, 5-hp Briggs & Stratton (3200)
1
3130
FRAME-Engine Mount, Black (EQ)
1
3131
FRONT BELTCOVER, Black (EQ)
1
PART #I
3132
13149
3150
3157
3182
3184
3190
3198
3230
3231
3232
3250
3290
8655
53596B
67538
1714250
1960519
WF516
19
DESCRIPTION
QJ.:L
SHJELD-Tine, Black (EQ) ................................
WHEEL SHAFf, 1/2" Hinge
1
DRAG BAR MOUNT, Black (EQ)
1
DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER
1
BELT GUIDE & MOUNT
1
IDLER ARM-Forward
1
REAR COVER & MOUNT, Black (EQ)
1
SPACER-Engine
1
FRAME-Engine Mount, Red (GS) :
1
FRONT BELT COVER, Red (GS)
1
SHIELD-Tine, Red CGS)
1
DRAG BAR MOUNT, Red (GS) ;
1
REAR COVER & MOUNT, Red (GS)
1
BOLT-Hex Hd, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4"
2
CABLE YOKE
1
NUT-Nyloc, 1/4"
8
WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLY
2
PUSH NUT. 112"Dia.
4
WASHER-Flat, 5/16"
6
3100/3200
Tine & Shaft Assembl,
..
....
.
.
.
.
.
8924\
1601
3118
3115
56101
3120 .
67538 (10)
3174
3180
3175
PART #
727A
740
802
803
804
1511
1601
3110
3115
3118
31"20
3122
DESCRIPTION
Q]X
BELT-Forward
1
PULLEY-2Groove, Transmission
1
CAPSCREW-HexHd, 5/16-24 x 3/4"
1
WASHER,5/16" ill x 1-5/8" OD, Eng. Pulley .1
KEY,3/16 x I"
1
BOLT-HexFlange Hd, 1/4-20 x 7/8"
8
BEARING-Tapered (Includes Cone & Race) ...4
TINE SHAFT
1
GEAR-Brass
1
SPACER
2
SEAL, 3/4" Dia.
2
DRIVE SHAFT
1
3100TRAN TRANSMISSION-Complete
1
PART #
3125
3172
3173
3174
3175
3180
3196
8922
8924
56100
56101
67538
DESCRIPTION
BOLT-Thread Forming, 1/4-20 x 1/2"
TINE SET-Outside Right
TINE SET-Inside Right
TINE SET-Outside Left
TINE SET-Inside Left
SNAP PIN-Round Bail, 5/16 x 1-3/4"
BOLT-Hx Hd, 1/4-20 x 7-1/2"
BALL BEARING, R12
SNAP RING-External
CASTING-Right Side
CASTING-Left Side
NUT-Nyloc, 1/4"
QTY.
2
1
1
1
1
4
2
1
2
1
1
10
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